The Earful Tower: Paris

Latest Episodes:

Secrets of Paris: The Best Bits Nov 11, 2019

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Forest Collins describes a hidden cocktail bar hidden in a taqueria on Season 3 Episode 10

The former Mayor of 4th Christophe Girard reveals a secret passage in the Marais on Season 2 Episode 14

Supermodel and ultimate Parisienne Caroline de Maigret shares her secrets about how to be Parisian on Season 5 Episode 23

Author David Downie traces the Philip Augustus Wall on Season 6 Episode 31

Emma Jacobs shares her favorite unique, small museum in Paris on Season 6 Episode 2

David Smith, a courier, tells you where to find a piece of Harry Potter in Paris on Season 6 Episode 26

The Mayor of the Montmartre Eric Lejoindre shares his favorite streets in the 18th on Season 6 Episode 27

Oliver and a guest discuss a mystery lurking in the Canal St. Martin on Season 2 Episode 23

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Foodies in Paris: The Best Bits Nov 04, 2019

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Hello everyone!

Today is a bonus episode of The Earful Tower. In this show, you'll hear snippets from past episodes sharing top tips and stories related to sweet spots in Paris for food! The guests:

-April Pett, who talks about macarons from Pierre Herme

-David Lebovitz talks about his favourite food market in Paris

-Michael Huffman shares his top chocolate spots in Paris

-Amanda from Boneshaker Donuts discusses how the French view donuts

-Tal Spiegel discusses how he started to match his shoes with pastries

-Clotilde Dusoulier shares her top tips about how to shop at a French Market

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Talk show at the Australian Ambassador's Residence Oct 28, 2019

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Hello everyone!

Today is a very special episode of the Earful Tower–it's the season 6 finale! This episode is the first ever LIVE talk show I have done, recorded at the Australian Ambassador's Residence in Paris.

In this show, we celebrate Australians making their mark in Paris.

Guests: His Excellency Brendan Berne, presenter Ruby Boukabou, author John Baxter, and Moulin Rouge Dancer Amanda Chapman.

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The Mysterious 'Parisian Man' Oct 25, 2019

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Hello everyone!

We've all heard the mysteries about the Parisian woman, but what about the Parisian man? Today's episode features guest Greg Pouy, host of the popular French podcast Vlan. Greg and I chatted about the Parisian man, Vlan and the podcast scene in France, his upcoming book, why he loves the 15th arrondissement, and more.

More info on Greg via his website:

http://www.gregorypouy.fr/vlan-le-podcast/

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Why do French people respond in English? Oct 21, 2019

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Hello everyone!

Sometimes the most frustrating thing when learning French is when local shopkeepers and waiters to respond to you in English!

In this episode with Camille from French Today we talk all it, why French people do it, and how you can respond to it.

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Chatting with a Hemingway at Bar Hemingway Oct 14, 2019

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Hello everyone!

Today's guest is Claudine Hemingway, a relative of famed American writer Ernest Hemingway. Claudine and I met at Bar Hemingway at the Ritz Hotel where we chatted about the bar, Hemingway's life in Paris, and Claudine's "Paris with Hemingway" tours.

More info on Claudine and her tours via her official website and Instagram:

https://www.claudinehemingway.com/about

@claudinebleublonderouge

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And lastly, the music in the background of this episode is called Invitation to the Castle Ball by Doug Maxwell.

Opening a craft beer brewery in Paris Oct 07, 2019

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Hello everyone!

Today's guest is Michael Kennedy from Paname Brewing Company, a brewery and tap house in the 19th arrondissement. Michael shares his stories about starting bars in Paris, what makes Paname Brewing Company's beer special, his thoughts on the up and coming neighborhood of Pantin, and more.

More info on Paname Brewing Company via the official site here:

http://www.panamebrewingcompany.com/en

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Secret vineyards of Paris Sep 30, 2019

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Hello everyone!

Today's guest Geoffrey Finch from Paris Wine Walks shares the history of wine in the French capital and his tips on how find the hidden vineyards.

More info on Paris Wine Walks via his official site and social media here:

https://www.paris-wine-walks.com

@pariswinewalks (Instagram)

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How to Shop in Paris Sep 23, 2019

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Hello everyone!

Today special guest Lina Nordin Gee, head of Deuxieme Studios, shares her top tips for where to shop in Paris, from the Grands Magasins, vintage shops, flea markets, and more.

More info on Deuxieme Studios via her official site and social media here: https://www.deuxiemestudios.com

@deuxiemestudios

@parisianpostcards

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Exploring the Marais Sep 19, 2019

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Hello everyone!

This week it's a chat with distinguished author David Downie.

I met him in Jardin des Rosiers in the Marais, in the shade of a fig tree.

More info on David's work via his official site here: http://www.davidddownie.com/David_D._Downie/

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